The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Bill Toulas is a technology writer and infosec news reporter with over a decade of experience working on various online publications. An open source advocate and Linux enthusiast, is currently finding pleasure in following hacks, malware campaigns, and data breach incidents, as well as by exploring the intricate ways through which tech is swiftly transforming our lives.

Microsoft Teams bug allows malware delivery from external accounts

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Security researchers have found a simple way to deliver malware to an organization with Microsoft Teams, despite restrictions in the application for files from external sources. 

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Grafana warns of critical auth bypass due to Azure AD integration

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Grafana has released security fixes for multiple versions of its application, addressing a vulnerability that enables attackers to bypass authentication and take over any Grafana account that uses Azure Active Directory for authentication. 

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Russian hackers use PowerShell USB malware to drop backdoors

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The Russian state-sponsored hacking group Gamaredon (aka Armageddon or Shuckworm) continues to target critical organizations in Ukraine's military and security intelligence sectors, employing a refreshed toolset and new infection tactics. 

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Barracuda ESG zero-day attacks linked to suspected Chinese hackers

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 A suspected pro-China hacker group tracked by Mandiant as UNC4841 has been linked to data-theft attacks on Barracuda ESG (Email Security Gateway) appliances using a now-patched zero-day vulnerability.

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Flash loan attack on Jimbos Protocol steals over $7.5 million

Flash loan attack on Jimbos Protocol steals over $7.5 million

Jimbos Protocol, an Arbitrum-based DeFi project, has suffered a flash loan attack that resulted in the loss of more than of 4000 ETH tokens, currently valued at over $7,500,000.

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Top Breaches Of 2023

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